Insulating panels for windows

wasn't a silver Patrol by chance was it?
we have a member in our 4wd club with a silver Patrol who has them in his fourby, i asked him about them and he said same as you said, and just like you i couldn't find any info. on the net.
he said he'd have the receipt at home somewhere, i will try and get the name of the retailer again from him, and if successful post it up here for you. i want a set for the back before we hit the simpson later in the year.

Thanks rumpig. I think it was silver? I'm heading off in June to the centre and could do with 'em. The bloke who has them said it helps the fridge as well...doesn't cycle as much.

cheers

Try

Solar Screen (QLD) 07 3398 5500

Member Dog Tease QLD has them on his Silver Pootrol ;)


Cheers Kev

Or use a couple of silver or coloured windscreen sunshades - they can be cable tied at the top and fit behind the plastic trim on the wheel arch. Has worked for me for years and i now have nice shiny gold ones. rgds

If you dont have much luck tracking down the company (or they are very expensive), you can always use the windscreen sunscreens that are silver on one side and have some insulating thickness to them. get the smallest ones available and because the are a Constantina style sunscreen, you dont open them out fully and simply tape the to the required size, not as nicely fitted I know, but will do the job.

regards
Bryan

daryl
Visit clark rubber, they have I think three different types, foam core,air core and one other. they are silver and about five mm thick, buy by the mtr. They have two sizes of clear suction cups wth a small knob. Cut a hole with a small wad punch push the knob through the hole and you should know the rest. My son in law did it and has excellent results.
Stan

Thanks everyone for all your help...should've come here first eh?! I'll follow up all suggestions

cheers

daryl

Does anyone know if they are street - legal ?

Probably won't matter crossing the Simpson but what about around town ?

Cheers

Steve

Putting the screen on the outside makes a difference in keeping the inside cool.

I've been experimenting with a silver emergency blanket held in place with supermagnets. They're VERY thin and won't last long, but they're cheap.

Also the ones designed to go on the inside of windscreens work well on the outside.

Last week I saw Sisalkraft being used - silver covered bituminous paper insulation for use on buildings. Comes in a long roll, just cut to size and shape - again I'll use supermagnets to hold it in place.

What are 'super magnets'?

The company is called Solar Screen, in QLD.
The screen is the typical silver sunscreen stuff, but the inside of it is padded.
They are extremely well made with perfect fit on every window.
The guy that makes them is easy to talk to on the phone and delivers on his promise of prompt delivery.
We have had ours on the windows in the cargo area of our Patrol for over two years now, have never taken them off.
And yes they make a great difference for the poor fridge stuck in the back.
No affiliation, just a very happy customer. You can find his add in 4wd action up towards the back section

meow.

rick.

Plenty of ideas!
I've used the thicker roofing insulation (off the roll at Bunnings), and cut it to the shape of the window and used sticky velcro dots to hold it on.

i emailed solar screen for a price yesterday, below is the reply i got for those interested...........................


Prices for our product vary from vehicle to vehicle depending of the volume needed to cover the required windows.

Charges for you TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 100 SERIES are set out below in sections.

Cab Set (windscreen, driver and passenger fwd doors) $249.80

TOURING Set (all rear glass behind the front doors including tailgate and/or barn doors) $281.95 (BEST SELLER - RECOMMENDED)

Cargo Set (generally the cargo or luggage area does not include Rear Side Doors) $195.00

Full Set (all windows in the vehicle) $531.80

An additional charge for Postage, Handling, Registration and Insurance is $15.00 nationally.

Each set of Solarscreens is supplied with a waterproof, zippered, Denier bag for ease of storage when not in use.

Our product is fully guaranteed for 12 months and is made to order in Brisbane Queensland. Our suction cups perform exceptionally well over a very long period (years).

Our terms are: Cheque, Money Order, and Direct Deposit at any ANZ Bank or EFT (internet banking). We do not accept Credit Card Transactions.

We normally dispatch within 4 days after receipt of payment.

I phoned them today and ordered a 'touring' set for the Discovery ie:- all rear windows including doors and alpine lights. The price $290.25 delivered. they have a website.....www.solarscreen.com.au

cheers and thanks to all


daryl